New Officer Team 25/26

Full Time Officers
 

Full Time Officers (FTOs) are the top leaders of your Students’ Union and work full-time to make your student life better. Elected by students every March, they work for a year to represent your views to the University, run campaigns to deliver real change and support the work of our incredible student volunteers.

 

You can get to know your new Full-Time Officers (FTOs) for 2025/26 a little bit better here!

 

Rory O'Ceallaigh

 

Hi, I’m Rory, and I’m your new LUSU President for 2025/26!

 

I have experience working with the Students' Union through my various roles on the Furness JCR Exec, previously holding positions of Socials & Events Officer, Vice President Socials & Events, JCR President in 2024, Furness JCR Vice President Democracy & Finance, and Student Trustee.

 

We’re currently going through a time of big change with the Curriculum Transformation Programme and a new Vice Chancellor. As LUSU President, I wish to reframe student-university relations to put student needs first.

 

My key aims for the year are to control rent prices; to protect student jobs through University financial cuts; and to make Lancaster city centre a safer place for students.

 

 

Pronouns: He/Him

 

 

Liz Gillet

 

Hi, I’m Liz your new Education Officer! I’m a final year Politics, International & and Management student from Cartmel College. 

 

During my time as President of the Kickboxing society, I organised The Sugarhouse Fight Night, facilitated Women's+ training sessions, and tripled the society’s members. Through this, I gained key communication, analytical and problem solving skills which will allow me to effectively advocate for students’ academic needs as the Education Officer.

 

My key aims during my role are to ensure that students and education quality are core to the Curriculum Transformation Programme; review the Academic Rep system; and to develop flexible timetabling options which allow students to work part-time jobs during their studies.

 

Pronouns: She/Her

 

Lead for  Academic Reps 

 

Emily Woods

 

Hi, I’m Emily, a 3rd-year Natural Science student, and I’m your new Activities Officer! 

 

I’ve previously represented students within my President roles for Pendle JCR (President of the Year), Pendle Netball, Harry Potter Society, plus through my role as the Women’s+ Non-Inter-Varsity Sports Representative on the Sports Committee.

 

As your Activities Officer, I wish to encourage and improve accessibility, transparency, inclusion and support for all sports, societies, and media groups. I'm also looking forward to hosting an unforgettable 60th Anniversary Home Roses!

 

My key aims for the year are to lobby for academic-free Wednesdays; create a more secure Access Fund; and to expand student leader training to include mental health, accessibility, and sustainability.

 

Pronouns: She/Her

 

Lead for  Society Execs   Media Execs   Club Execs  

 

 

Leah Buttery

 

Hi, I’m Leah, and I’m your LUSU Wellbeing Officer! 

 

For me, being a Wellbeing Officer means ensuring student safety; facilitating accessible mental health support; tackling period poverty; and encouraging student-led initiatives.

 

Pronouns She/They

 

Lead for  Liberation   Student Health & Wellbeing 

 

 

 


 

Other Officer & Leadership Roles within LUSU:

 

Liberation @ LUSU

Liberation @ LUSU
 

 

Liberation @ LUSU

 

At LUSU, we are passionate about equity and advocating for the needs and interests of marginalised groups within our student community.

Following a vote by Union Assembly, LUSU has changed the way in-which we do this vital work.

 

Liberation @ LUSU is now overseen by the following bodies:

Learn more about the changes to Liberation at LUSU here.

 

Discover our other forums below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Union Assembly

Union Assembly
 

Union Assembly is the highest democratic body in the Students' Union. It is made up of the senior leadership in the Lancaster student community. 

 

Rory O'Ceallaigh FTO: President
Liz Gillet FTO: Education Officer
Emily Woods FTO: Activities Officer
Leah Buttery FTO: Wellbeing Officer
- College President: Bowland 2025
- College President: Cartmel 2025
- College President: County 2025
- College President: Furness 2025
- College President: Fylde 2025
- College President: Grizedale 2025
- College President: Lonsdale 2025
- College President: Pendle 2025
- College President: Graduate 2025
VACANT Societies: Academic & Departmental
VACANT Societies: Creative & Performance
VACANT Societies: Faith, Cultural & Community
VACANT Societies: Media & Tech
VACANT Societies: Political & Campaigning
VACANT Societies: Special Interest
VACANT Societies: Sports & Recreation
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Sports Delegate
VACANT Academic Rep: FASS UG
VACANT Academic Rep: FASS PGT
VACANT Academic Rep: FASS PGR
VACANT Academic Rep: FHM UG
VACANT Academic Rep: FHM PGT
VACANT Academic Rep: FHM PGR
VACANT Academic Rep: FST UG
VACANT Academic Rep: FST PGT
VACANT Academic Rep: FST PGR
VACANT Academic Rep: LUMS UG
VACANT Academic Rep: LUMS PGT
VACANT Academic Rep: LUMS PGR

 


Junior Common Room (JCR) Executives

Junior Common Room (JCR) Executives
 

 

 

In Michaelmas term every year, each college elects a JCR Executive which is a team of students who work to represent your interests when it comes to college life. They organise events, run campaigns, and represent your views to the management of the College and University. You can keep up to date with your JCR on their social media accounts which are linked below:
 

 

 

Postgraduate (PG) Board

Postgraduate Board
 

The Postgraduate Board are the elected representative body for all members of the Graduate College. The Board holds open forums each term for all PGR and PGT students to discuss issues affecting their study and time at Lancaster University.

Keep up to date with the PG Board via the Graduate college Instagram:

 

PG Board

Graduate College Instagram